The vanity of others runs counter to our taste only when it runs counter to our vanity.

Summary

This quote suggests that we only take issue with the vanity of others when it challenges our own vanity. Essentially, we are more likely to criticize and dislike those who display arrogance or self-importance if it threatens our own feelings of superiority. If someone's vanity aligns with our own, we are more inclined to find it acceptable or even admirable. It highlights the subjective nature of our judgments towards vanity and emphasizes the role of our own ego in shaping our perceptions of others.

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